Taking blood from a person with a learning disability: reflections on a parent's perspective.

Why you should read this article: • To recognise that many people with learning disabilities have a fear of procedures involving needles • To learn about reasonable adjustments for people with learning disabilities undergoing a blood test or injection • To think about your role in supporting parents...

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Publicado en:Learning Disability Practice Vol. 26; no. 3; pp. 17 - 24
Autores principales: Hennessy, Therese, Doody, Owen
Formato: case study Journal Article
Publicado: Royal College of Nursing of the United Kingdom (The) 6/6/2023
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          Hennessy, Therese
          Doody, Owen
        affil: Lecturer and parent, Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Education and Health Sciences, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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          Learning Disorders
          Parental Attitudes
          Reflection
          Hematologic Tests
          Persons with Intellectual Disabilities Psychosocial Factors
          Blood Specimen Collection Psychosocial Factors
          Belonephobia
          Health Screening Methods
          Child Health
          Health Promotion
          Diagnostic Tests, Routine
          Fear
          Adolescence
          Male
          Down Syndrome Diagnosis
          Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute Diagnosis
          Consent
          Health Inequities
          Professional Knowledge
          Adolescent: 13-18 years
          Male
      ab: Why you should read this article: • To recognise that many people with learning disabilities have a fear of procedures involving needles • To learn about reasonable adjustments for people with learning disabilities undergoing a blood test or injection • To think about your role in supporting parents of children with learning disabilities undergoing a blood test Screening, testing and monitoring are crucial elements of the care of people with learning disabilities, who therefore often have to undergo blood tests. Having blood taken can induce anxiety and distress in people with learning disabilities, notably if they have a fear of needles. Preparing the person and identifying and addressing their needs is crucial to enable the person to give informed consent and ensure the procedure is conducted successfully and without causing distress to anyone involved. However, tailored support and reasonable adjustments are not always provided, as shown here by the story of Sam told by his mother. This article reflects on the challenges posed to people with learning disabilities and their families or carers by procedures involving needless and explores how these challenges can be addressed.
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